Tacky vs Classy - What's the difference?
tacky | classy |
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
(colloquial) Of low quality.
(colloquial) In poor taste.
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish
dowdy, shabbily dressed
shabby, dowdy (in one's appearance)
Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.
Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.
* {{quote-news
, year=2011
, date=October 1
, author=David Ornstein
, title=Blackburn 0 - 4 Man City
, work=BBC Sport
As adjectives the difference between tacky and classy
is that tacky is of a substance, slightly sticky while classy is elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.tacky
English
Adjective
(er)- This paint isn't dry yet - it's still a bit tacky.
- That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.
- That was a tacky thing to say.
classy
English
Adjective
(er)- That's a very classy outfit.
- That was a classy response.
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